US Bridges

CR 13 over Tug Fork

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. South of Wv 103 · Structure no. 00000000024A380

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 13 over Tug Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 13 over Tug Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 13
CrossesTug Fork
Location0.01 Mi. South of Wv 103
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.36595, -81.55195
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 13 over Tug Fork built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 13 over Tug Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 13 over Tug Fork carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 13 over Tug Fork?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 13 over Tug Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.